Bacon and Three Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers are a quick and easy appetizer for any occasion. A plate full of this colorful deliciousness turns the occasion into instant party! The hardest part of this easy dish is waiting five minutes for the cheese to turn golden underneath the broiler. Party in less than fifteen minutes!! To make things go even faster, use precooked bacon instead of cooking your own. I always have a package of bacon in the freezer, but sometimes we need something faster than the bacon would thaw and then cook. Precooked bacon to the rescue. You can cut the precooked and packaged bacon slices into small bits. OR you can open a package of precooked bacon crumbles. I'm talking the real deal bacon -- no imitation meat or bacon flavor or anything like that. One ... [Read More]
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Grilled Chicken with Lime Marinade
A simple lime marinade makes this a quick and versatile grilled chicken recipe that consistently delivers. To save time, you can double or triple this marinade recipe and keep it in a tightly closed jar in the refrigerator. Use it for quick lunches or dinners throughout the week. Do NOT reuse marinade, however. Once it has had meat in it, discard it. Do not use it again. The lime and seasoning flavors go with just about anything else you want to serve, Try grilled garden vegetables, light and leafy salads, a coleslaw, or more substantial sides, such as brown rice, or a potato or pasta salad. Grilled Chicken with Lime Marinade Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 25 mins Quick and easy marinade to lift grilled chicken out of the ... [Read More]
Oven Roasted Parmesan Green Beans
Green Beans are a favorite at our house. This elegant version elevates basic green beans to a whole new level. This dish is great for entertaining because it looks and tastes like you spent a lot more time on it than you actually did. Roasting the green beans assures they will be crisp tender and full of robust flavor. As an added bonus, the extra virgin olive oil and freshly grated Parmesan cheese greatly enhances the natural appeal of this classic side. Green Beans are actually the seed pod of the common bean plant — though I’m not really sure that fact makes them taste better! Names vary according to their characteristics of growth -- string beans, snap beans, pole beans, bush beans or French beans. Green beans are low in calories and carbs but high in nutritional value. They ... [Read More]
Fritatta with Arugula, Portabello and Feta
A fritatta is cooked slowly over low heat. Omelets are cooked quickly over higher heat with filling placed in the middle of the omelet and folded before serving hot from the stove. Fritattas are often served at room temperature, making them perfect to make ahead for brunches or larger groups. A fritatta is similar to crustless quiche which makes it perfect for low carb dining or “don’t want to make a crust” meals. They are often prepared in well-seasoned cast iron skillets but you can also use a standard 10” non-stick skillet . This savory stovetop fritatta is a delicious Mediterranean combination, easy to make and versatile. The most difficult part is deciding whether you will enjoy it for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. Fritatta with Arugula, Portabello and Feta ... [Read More]
Cauliflower Soup with Goat Cheese, Garlic & Bacon
Cauliflower Soup with Bacon, Garlic & Goat Cheese is lunch time quick . Pair it with a crisp, green salad or crisp crusted rolls for a more filling meal. It also makes a nice, light appetizer when served in small portions and garnished with green onion slices. One of the great things about cauliflower is how well it takes on the flavors of other ingredients. In this case, the tangy goat cheese adds an interesting and delicious dimension to the finished result. If you want more robust flavors, roast the cauliflower and onion before blending. The flavor will be more complex, but be aware the soup will take on a darker brown color as a result. Goat cheese is a good source of protein, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. The fatty acids found in goat's milk have antibacterial ... [Read More]
Tuscan Chicken Rice Bowl
A delicious meal, ready to eat in about 30 minutes. You can assemble from scratch which may take a just a few minutes longer at cooking time or freeze ahead of time, thaw overnight and have it ready in a flash for a healthy work night meal. Add a quick salad of spring greens, feta cheese, a few walnuts and blueberries. Look for chicken breast fillets as they are about half an inch thick and will cook quickly and evenly. Most stores will carry them, but if you don't find them make your own fillets. With a sharp knife slice a chicken breast lengthwise into half inch pieces. Look for chopped mushrooms if you have a "fungus-phobe" like Bytes at your house. He'll eat chopped mushrooms with little comment, but objects to the bigger pieces. (We're making progress with that -- lol!) ... [Read More]
